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Asian Cucumber Salad with Red Onions
This crisp and refreshing Asian cucumber salad with red onions tossed in a tangy sesame dressing is the perfect quick and easy side dish for any meal! This salad is bursting with flavor. The tang from the rice vinegar, the nuttiness of the sesame seeds, and the fresh bite from cilantro and mint take this from being just a basic salad to something special. Add sliced chili for a bit of heat or a drizzle of honey if you like things on the sweeter side, or add crunch with some toasted peanuts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 17
Calories: 11 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced (note 1)
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoon mint leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the sliced cucumber and onion.1 English cucumber½ small red onion
- Mix the caster sugar, salt, and rice wine vinegar together in a small jug until dissolved.1 tbsp caster sugar½ tsp salt¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture, cover, and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, add the sesame seeds and herbs, then toss before serving.1 tbsp sesame seeds2 tbsp coriander leaves2 tbsp mint leaves
Cup of Yum
Notes
- English cucumbers, also known as European cucumbers, are a variety of "seedless" cucumbers that are longer and slimmer than other varieties. It does not have a layer of wax on it, and the skin is tender when ripe. These cucumbers may be wrapped in plastic for a longer shelf life and better freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
11kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
37mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
47IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 17Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 11kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.